PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Fitzsimmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isiah Acer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Acer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mad at Gravity- Burn. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Fitzsimmons
vs
Acer

188 cm
24
211 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

178 cm
37
214 lbs
28 - 27 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Fitzsimmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 27 - 1, fighting out of New York, Isiah Acer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzsimmons takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fitzsimmons falls off balance throwing a combination

and Acer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fitzsimmons won't be happy with that.
Acer tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fitzsimmons's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acer trying to control the position but Fitzsimmons is working away.
Acer tries to move to mount but Fitzsimmons blocks the move with his legs.
Fitzsimmons can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acer tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fitzsimmons's legs.
You can see the frustration on Fitzsimmons's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Acer working the ground and pound but Fitzsimmons is defending the strikes.

Acer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fitzsimmons has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Acer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Acer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Acer wants to control for a moment but Fitzsimmons uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Acer trying to advance position but Fitzsimmons counters by regaining guard.
Acer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons looking to control.

Acer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fitzsimmons looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fitzsimmons looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fitzsimmons!

Acer is trying to control Fitzsimmons's posture but Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Acer gets back to half guard.
Fitzsimmons prevents Acer from improving his position.
Acer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons passes into half guard.

Acer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Acer tries to roll over but Fitzsimmons keeps him under control.
Fitzsimmons not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Acer actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isiah Acer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Acer connects with the punch.
Fitzsimmons defending well as Acer loads up on a big left hand.
Acer misses with a hook.
Acer throws a right hand that Fitzsimmons ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitzsimmons also avoids with ease.
Isiah Acer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons avoids the head kick by Acer.
Fitzsimmons thinks about countering with a body kick.
Acer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Acer ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab.
Fitzsimmons appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Acer throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons jabs Acer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Acer shoots in for a takedown but Fitzsimmons shows good takedown defense.
Acer shoots for a takedown but Fitzsimmons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from Acer.
It looked like Fitzsimmons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice looking combination but Acer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Acer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fitzsimmons's hands.
Acer misses with a straight right.
Acer tries for a takedown but Fitzsimmons circles away easily
and Fitzsimmons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isiah Acer.
Fitzsimmons blocks a low kick nicely.
Acer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitzsimmons is looking to chop away at Acer's legs.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Acer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Acer.
Acer fails with the takedown.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons misses with an attempted mid kick.
A shot to the body from Acer misses
and Acer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Isiah Acer has been cut.
Acer throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons lands with a kick to the ribs.
Acer misses with a hook to the body
and Fitzsimmons counters with a right hand to the body.
Jim Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Acer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons obviously looking to wear him down.
Fitzsimmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Acer wants to land a leg kick but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Acer throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons checks it.
Fitzsimmons throwing a counter right hand but Acer manages to avoid it.
Acer closes the distance and clinches up with Fitzsimmons, looking for a takedown. Acer pushes Fitzsimmons against the cage but Fitzsimmons circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Acer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fitzsimmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Acer somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Acer does no damage.
Fitzsimmons leaves Acer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fitzsimmons jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A jab from Acer misses.
Acer closes the distance and clinches up with Fitzsimmons, looking for a takedown. Acer pushes Fitzsimmons against the cage but Fitzsimmons circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Acer moves out of range.

Acer looking to score a takedown here. Fitzsimmons is defending well but Acer drives through and ends up in Fitzsimmons's guard.
Acer preventing the sweep.
Acer wants to control from the top but Fitzsimmons keeps moving.
Fitzsimmons controls Acer momentarily but Acer frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitzsimmons, not yet.
Acer throws an elbow that misses. Fitzsimmons uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Acer's guard. Nice move by Fitzsimmons!

Acer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fitzsimmons is aware though and is defending well.

Acer working for submissions but it's allowed Fitzsimmons to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Acer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fitzsimmons trying to control but Acer is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jim Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Isiah Acer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Acer throws a nice looking combination but Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzsimmons checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fitzsimmons throwing a counter right hand but Acer manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Acer.
Acer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Acer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Acer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Acer misses with a looping left.
Acer with a hook.
Acer drops his hands momentarily and Fitzsimmons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Acer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fitzsimmons on his heels. He'll look to pass Fitzsimmons's guard now, I'm sure.
Isiah Acer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Acer looking to sit in guard and control but Fitzsimmons gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

This has been an exciting period of action!
Acer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fitzsimmons preventing the sweep.
Fitzsimmons is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Acer wants to sweep but no luck.

Acer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fitzsimmons has passed into half guard!
Fitzsimmons keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Acer has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Acer is trying to get back to full guard.
Fitzsimmons is taking a breather. Acer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Acer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Acer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Acer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fitzsimmons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Acer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fitzsimmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Acer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Acer lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Acer to score with a decent uppercut.

Acer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fitzsimmons tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Acer is in Fitzsimmons's guard.
Acer trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzsimmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons is adopting a defensive guard.
Acer advances position into side control!
Jim Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Acer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fitzsimmons some visible discomfort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzsimmons tries to improve position but can't.

Acer is trying to get an arm triangle but Fitzsimmons is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isiah Acer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Acer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Isiah Acer!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Isiah Acer!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Isiah Acer!

Isiah Acer wins by unanimous decision!
Isiah Acer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Jim Fitzsimmons had this to say: 'The better fighter won today. Well done, that man.'.